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pay a call

VERB
come by
Synonyms
STRONGEST
come over drop by drop in
WEAK
call look in look in on look up meet pop in run-in see step in stop by visit
Antonyms
WEAK
give lose miss
VERB
visit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
call call on frequent hit inspect play see stay at talk tour
STRONG
chat converse crash dwell reside sojourn tarry
WEAK
come around come by drop by drop in drop over go over to go to see look around look in on look up pay a visit to pop in stay with step in stop by stop off swing by take in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore listen neglect refrain
STRONG
be quiet

Example Sentences

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Although large groups of visitors are discouraged, nursing homes won’t be allowed to limit the number of loved ones and friends who can pay a call on residents.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2021

Let’s hope they pay a call on him and give him some words of wisdom about leaving you alone. 

From Slate • Sep. 16, 2015

Mr. Rubio is the first of the 10 declared GOP hopefuls to pay a call to the state.

From Washington Times • Jun. 4, 2015

The prince will visit the National Archives to view a copy of the Magna Carta and of course they will pay a call on President Obama at the White House.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2015

“I shall go pay a call on the bank president and meet the rest of you there.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan